85 Perkins generator fault/alarm codes with symptom, cause and remedy — compiled from Perkins service and controller documentation.
| Code | Meaning / symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The starter motor turns the engine too slowly | Battery capacity low. | |
| 1 | Low cranking speed | ||
| 001 | Code 001 will not display a flash code | ||
| 2 | Cylinder 2 Fault | ||
| 4, 38, 41 | High oil pressure | ||
| 4.18/A | Restriction indicator | ||
| 5 | Will not start | ||
| 5 | Low cranking speed | ||
| 7 | Difficult starting | ||
| 8 | Lack of power | ||
| 9 | Misfiring | ||
| 10, 11, 12 | Starts and stops | ||
| 11 | Excessive fuel consumption | ||
| 13 | Black exhaust | ||
| 14 | Cylinder 4 Fault | ||
| 16 | Blue/white exhaust | ||
| 20 | Knocking | ||
| 23 | Start failed | ||
| 24 | Stop fail | ||
| 25 | Vibration | ||
| 25 | Ubat | ||
| 26 | Underspeed | ||
| 28 | Vgen unbal | ||
| 29 | Wrn ECU Alarm | ||
| 30 | Wrn RA15 fail | ||
| 31 | Overheating | ||
| 31 | WrnServiceTime | ||
| 33 | Excessive crankcase pressure | ||
| 36 | Poor compression | ||
| 45 | Starts and stops | ||
| 111 | No. 1 Injector Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power; Reduced Engine Speed | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 112 | No. 2 Injector Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power; Reduced Engine Speed | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 113 | No. 3 Injector Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power; Reduced Engine Speed | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 113 | Cylinder 3 Fault | Service | |
| 114 | No. 4 Injector Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power; Reduced Engine Speed | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 115 | No. 5 Injector Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power; Reduced Engine Speed | Service; Schedule a Service. | |
| 116 | No. 6 Injector Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power; Reduced Engine Speed | Service; Schedule a Service. | |
| 116 | Cylinder 6 Fault | ||
| 117 | Cylinder 1 Fault | Service | |
| 133 | Intake Manifold Air Temperature sensor fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 137 | High Injection Actuation Pressure | ||
| 141 | Primary Engine Speed/Timing Sensor Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power | Service: Schedule a Service; If the primary engine speed/timing sensor fails there is no automatic protection against reverse running. In this event, Stop the engine immediately. Turn the keyswitch to the "OFF" position. In order to check the correct operation of the sensor, refer to Troubleshooting, "Speed/Timing - Test" | |
| 142 | Secondary Engine Speed/Timing Sensor Fault | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 142 | Pump Timing Sensor Fault | Service | |
| 143 | Engine Timing Calibration Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 144 | Engine Operation Mode Selector Switch Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 144 | Crank Timing Sensor Fault | Service | |
| 151 | Air Inlet Pressure Sensor — Engine Misfire; Low Power | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 151 | High Air Filter Restriction — Low Power; Reduced Engine Speed | Service; Schedule a Service. | |
| 154 | Throttle Position Sensor Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 155 | Secondary Throttle Position sensor Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 157 | Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 159 | Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 162 | Fuel Rail Pressure Valve Solenoid Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power; Reduced Engine Speed | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 162 | High Pressure Fuel Pump Fault | Service | |
| 168 | Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Faul — Engine Misfire | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 169 | Low Engine Coolant — Engine Misfire; Low Power | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 169 | Coolant Temperature Sensor Fault | Service | |
| 177 | Turbo Wastegate Actuator Fault | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 185 | High Exhaust Temperature — Engine Misfire; Low Power | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 187 | Oil Pressure Sensor Fault | Service | |
| 197 | Intake Manifold Boost Pressure Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 199 | Glow Plug Start Relay Fault | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 201 | Cold start system malfunction | Do not use ether or other starting fluids to start the engine | |
| 233 | Ether Injection Control Solenoid | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 245 | Idle Validation Switch 1 | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 246 | Idle Validation Switch 2 | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 253 | Engine Fuel Supply Pump Relay | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 415 | Software Mismatch — Engine Misfire; Low Power; Reduced Engine Speed | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 416 | Incorrect Engine Software | ||
| 422 | ECM供給電圧のエラー — エンジンの失火; 出力低下; エンジンスピードの低下; エンジンシャットダウン | サービス; サービスのスケジュール | |
| 426 | Machine Security Module | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 429 | Ignition Key Switch Fault | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 439 | Key Switch Fault | Service | |
| 489 | Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Fault | Service | |
| 511 | ECM Power Supply Voltage Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 514 | SAE J1939 Data Link Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 516 | 5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power; Reduced Engine Speed; Engine Shutdown | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 516 | Sensor Supply Voltage Fault | ||
| 517 | 8 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 517 | Sensor Supply Voltage Fault | Schedule Service | |
| 527 | Customer/System Parmeter Fault — Engine Misfire; Low Power; Reduced Engine Speed | Service: Schedule a Service | |
| 527 | Check Customer Parameters or System Parameters | Schedule Service | |
| 551 | System check — No faults detected | Troubleshooting is not required for code "551" | |
| 551 | No Detected Faults have occurred since the ignition keyswitch has been turned to the ON position | ||
| 1001 Series Only | Engine Does Not Crank when Key Switch Turned to Position “ ” (Start) | 1. Check all Emergency Stop Pushbuttons are released (including any remote buttons). 2. Check operation of Key Switch. 3. Check no fault lamps illuminated. Reset, if required, after remedying indicated fault. 4. Check battery voltage on control panel. If voltage is not registering check fuses F4 and F5. If voltage is registering but is low then recharge the batteries with separate battery charger and reconnect to the set. (Ensure Key | |
| 2001 | FAIL TO START | ||
| E190 | Overspeed — the "DIAGNOSTIC" lamp will indicate a diagnostic fault code; the diagnostic fault code will remain active until the engine speed drops to 2800 rpm | Engine speed exceeds 3300 rpm | |
| ECU Amber | ECU Amber | This indicates a fault condition detected by the engine ECU and transmitted to the DSE controller. | |
| ECU Data Fail | ECU Data Fail | Indicates failure of the CAN data link to the engine ECU. | Check all wiring and termination resistors (if required). |
| ECU Red | ECU Red | This indicates a fault condition detected by the engine ECU and transmitted to the DSE controller. | |
| ECU Warning | ECU Warning — Warning | If the module is configured for CAN and receives an “error” message from the ECU, ‘ECU Warning” is shown on the module’s display as a warning alarm. | |
| i02572812 | The “DIAGNOSTIC” lamp illuminates during normal engine operation. | Use the electronic service tool to check the active diagnostic codes. The cause of the problem should be corrected as soon as possible. | |
| i02651197 | A diagnostic lamp illuminates during normal engine operation. | Use the electronic service tool to check the active diagnostic codes. The cause of the problem should be corrected as soon as possible. | |
| i02784585 | A diagnostic lamp illuminates during normal engine operation and the diagnostic lamp shuts OFF. | If a fault has occurred, the fault will be logged into the memory of the Electronic Control Module (ECM). The operator should retrieve the logged fault codes and reference the appropriate information in order to identify the nature of the fault. The operator should log any observation that could have caused the lamp to light. | |
| J1939 datalink | Warning lamp will light | Extreme temperatures are measured at the intake | None provided |
| SPN=131166 , FMI=8, OC=127 | Water Level Low | ||
| SPN=131166, FMI=8, OC=127 | Water Level Low | ||
| Water Level Low | SPN=131166 , FMI=8, OC=127 | ||
| X | Engine Diagnostics: Software Mismatch | Schedule Service | |
| X | Machine Security Module Fault | Go to the nearest location that has a qualified service program | |
| X | Ignition Key Switch Fault | Go to the nearest location that has a qualified service program | |
| X | ECM Power Supply Voltage Fault | Go to the nearest location that has a qualified service program | |
| X | SAE J1939 Data Link Fault | Go to the nearest location that has a qualified service program | |
| X | 5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply Fault | Go to the nearest location that has a qualified service program | |
| X | Customer/System Parameter Fault | Go to the nearest location that has a qualified service program | |
| X | Warning lamps are installed. | Refer to this table. For installations that have electronic displays, refer to the OEM for information. |
Compiled from Perkins service manuals and controller documentation. 16 code numbers mean different things on different controllers; each meaning is listed with the models it applies to. Cause/remedy shown where extracted; always verify against the manual for your exact model.